Monochromatic radiation emitted when an electron in a hydrogen atom jumps from the first excited state to the ground state irradiates a photosensitive material. The stopping potential is measured to be $3.57 \; V$. The threshold frequency of the material is ......... $\times 10^{15} \; Hz$.

  • A
    $2.5$
  • B
    $1.6$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $5$

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